Emily Stanton is a spinster with no interest in being courted. She has owned and managed her family's boarding house since her parents died, which gives her no time for herself. Patrick Harper, a confirmed bachelor, is the new carpenter in town. The last thing on his mind is marriage - even if the local boarding house is run by the most beautiful woman he's ever laid eyes on. When sparks fly between them, will they fight against them or accept the inevitable? Author's Promise: This is a heartwarming historical novella with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.

I am a multi award-winning and bestselling Australian author who has been published by traditional publishers since 2003. I love writing contemporary and historical western romance, either with or without suspense elements, and also write romantic suspense. Since August 2017, I have concentrated on writing mostly contemporary western romance series, where characters and settings are interlinked between each series. This means you have familiar characters and places throughout each series. I've taught writing for many years, and have written several non-fiction books about writing. I've worked as an editor for publishers, coached writers one-on-one, and have appeared at writer's conferences in Australia and New Zealand. I have also been an invited guest speaker at Sisters in Crime and other relevant author groups. I have been married to my own real-life hero for over 43 years. We have two grown children and six grandchildren. Our household would not be complete without our wonderful pets, which includes two elderly cats and our beautiful dog Bindy, who loves long, leisurely walks. We are also fostering a puppy, who will ultimately go to a child with severe autism. My hobbies are tenpin bowling and paper crafts, and surprisingly, going to the gym. I hope you enjoy reading my books. If so, please consider leaving a review after you've finished reading my book/s. (This helps other people to see my books on Amazon.) Please join my Facebook page to keep up to date, and get all the goss before everyone else: https://www.facebook.com/cherylwrightauthor/ My website is: http://www.cheryl-wright.com